Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 147 and 117
The least common multiple (LCM) of 147 and 117 is 5733.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 147 and 117?
First, calculate the GCD of 147 and 117 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 147 ÷ 117 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 117 ÷ 30 = 3 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 27 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 3 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 34 and 168 | 2856 |
| 171 and 12 | 684 |
| 27 and 50 | 1350 |
| 161 and 26 | 4186 |
| 186 and 47 | 8742 |